Financial Controller

Agility Resoucing; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME based in Preston seeks a Qualified Financial Accountant to manage a team and oversee financial operations. The role entails responsibilities such as cash flow monitoring, budgeting, and preparing management accounts. This permanent position offers a competitive salary package, pension, and car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience managing a team of finance staff.
• Strong analytical skills for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cash flow and update forecasts.
• Prepare management accounts and VAT reports.
• Attend board meetings and deliver presentations.

Skills

Management Accounting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Cash Flow Management

Strong SAGE skills

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, Preston

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Successful SME is now looking to recruit a Qualified Financial Accountant to join their team.

With a current turnover of £15 million, the company is well-positioned to advance to the next level. This is a solid FC role with responsibility for managing a team of 5 staff.

Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring cash flow and updating cash flow forecasts
• Attending monthly board meetings and delivering financial presentations
• Preparing management accounts packs
• Preparing monthly VAT reports
• Setting budgets
• Providing financial support through forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Establishing and maintaining accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls; analyzing and preparing statutory accounts, financial statements, and reports
• Fleet administration
• Strong SAGE skills are required

This position is suitable for an autonomous Accountant who enjoys the responsibilities associated with this level of role. In return, you will receive a comprehensive package including a competitive salary, pension, and car allowance.

Due to the location, only car drivers will be considered.